Our coaching triads are changing the way teachers operate by providing a super-charged space for learning and innovation. Teachers are walking in with an inkling about what they’d like to develop and they walk out with a renewed enthusiasm for their work. Dr Kaye Chalwell is the Teaching and…
Year 8 student Mia Austin has been selected for the Australian Optimist sailing team to compete at the Asian and Oceanic championships later this year. In this interview, Mia speaks about her success and shares what she enjoys about the sport of sailing. Firstly, what’s an ‘Optimist’? It’s a small…
According to our Senior Designer Rachel Heriot, every school has a brand whether they realise it or not. In this interview, Rachel speaks about the impact of a brand on a school community and shares what she hopes St Andrew’s Cathedral School’s newly launched branding will achieve. How would you…
The school community gathered to officially welcome Dr Julie McGonigle as the 15th Head of School and the historic occasion provided an opportunity to say “this is who we are” according to Director of Community Engagement, Lyn Jarvis. Earlier this week Dr Julie McGonigle was formally commissioned as the…
Our Year 10 philosophers were taken by surprise when they were awarded first place at an international ethics competition last month. Ethan Crosweller reports on the amazing achievement. Early last month the Middle School Ethics Team competed at the postponed 2021 International Ethics Olympiad where they were awarded…
The start of this new year brought with it a new Head of School – Dr Julie McGonigle, who is already well known and highly regarded by the St Andrew’s Cathedral School and Gawura communities. Here, she explains what sets our schools apart: “Honest and integrous”, “grounded, with a rare…
Justin Chen, Timothy Moore and Jarrod Choi received the top three HSC ATARs for their year group. They also happen to be close friends, having played music together in a chamber ensemble over the past three years. In this interview, Justin speaks about his success and the power of camaraderie.
Old Andrean Andrew Smythe is back after leaving St Andrew’s Cathedral School over 30 years ago. In this interview, Andrew speaks about his experience as a student and what he’s learning now as a teacher-in-training. Andrew Smythe: the student becomes the teacher Why did you decide to come back to…
The HSC results are in and we have so much to celebrate! To view a printable snapshot summary of our HSC results, click here. Our students have achieved some excellent results and personal achievements. Considering the challenges all students, staff (and…
The Gawura String quartet have spent a weekend of their summer holidays mixing with some of classical music’s premier ensembles in Melbourne. Kallarah, Nyarla, Ellie, and Talaara travelled to Melbourne at the invitation of First Nations Soprano Deborah Cheetham AO. Deborah is a long-time supporter of the Gawura String Quartet, previously visiting…
Another exceptional year for IB Diploma graduates We are delighted to announce the outstanding results of our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) 2021 cohort. They are the best IB Diploma results in the school’s history. An outstanding 14 per cent (out of a cohort of 44 students) achieved an ATAR…
Three St Andrew’s Cathedral School staff members were shortlisted for the Australian Education Awards held in early December, with Rhonda Robson winning the prized Primary School Principal of the Year award. Rhonda Robson – Winner of Primary School Principal of the Year (non-Government schools) Rhonda is a Deputy Head of St…
Malcolm Page OAM, who is a dual Olympic champion and seven-time world champion in sailing, became a member of the SACS Hall of Honour at the 2021 annual prizegiving event. Malcolm Page was the closing ceremony flagbearer at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Dominating the men’s 470 class for almost…
Meet our “Bridging Schools” prefects! The newest role within our Student Leadership Team is dedicated to using our school programs to benefit First Nations students in rural Australia. Here, we chat with Oscar and Jeremy to find out more about the project. What is the Bridging Schools Project? The Bridging Schools Project aims to close the education…
All of our Year 12 students who applied for early entry to attend Sydney University’s Conservatorium of Music in 2022 have been offered a place! Maddie Olney at Showcase There are eight students completing Music 2 as part of the HSC this year. Five of the eight have been offered early entry into the…
